In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Mustard was quoted at ₹7,530 per quintal in Baran APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Mustard yards.
01What's Behind Today's Mustard Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,861
- Lowest Price Today₹7,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,530
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMustard (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Mustard rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Mustard is about 1.2% above the period average, sitting just 9.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Mustard rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹12,105 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 4 Unjha APMC | ₹8,955 |
| 5 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 6 Botad APMC | ₹8,435 |
| 7 Pohari APMC | ₹8,195 |
| 8 Jasdan APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Sheopurkalan APMC | ₹7,930 |
| 10 Sheopurbadod APMC | ₹7,912 |
| 11 Barad APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Gajsinghpur APMC | ₹7,865 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mustard.
That ₹4,240 (53.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Mustard fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Mustard prices at Baran APMC ranged between ₹6,580 and ₹8,297, with the average around ₹7,440. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,861 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,530 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,850 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,525 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,771 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,385 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,061 | ₹6,811 | ₹7,490 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,901 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,575 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,231 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,710 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,937 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,570 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,901 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,790 | ₹7,265 | ₹7,580 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,140 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,761 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,510 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,912 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,450 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,871 | ₹7,221 | ₹7,475 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,150 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,575 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,940 | ₹7,101 | ₹7,570 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,267 | ₹7,211 | ₹7,690 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,825 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,475 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,941 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,520 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,181 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,650 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,150 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,875 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Mustard yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Mustard stood at Baran APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.